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<p><h2>THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE (CH. 2 : 25-32)</h2>

<SUP class="vnum">25</SUP> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
<SUP class="vnum">26</SUP> And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
<SUP class="vnum">27</SUP> And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
<SUP class="vnum">28</SUP> Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
<SUP class="vnum">29</SUP> Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
<SUP class="vnum">30</SUP> For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
<SUP class="vnum">31</SUP> Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
<SUP class="vnum">32</SUP> A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 
  
<p>Glory to God forever. <b>Amen</b>.

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